The new Volkswagen Beetle is now
open for ordering, ahead of the
first UK deliveries in spring
2012. At launch, two engines
will be available: a 1.2-litre
TSI 105 PS mated to a
seven-speed DSG transmission and
a 1.4-litre 160 PS TSI with a
six-speed manual gearbox.
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Three trim levels will be available:
Beetle, Design and Sport. The 1.2-litre is offered in Beetle or Design
trim from £16,490 (RRP OTR) and the 1.4-litre in Design or Sport trim
from £19,470. Three other engines – a 1.6-litre TDI BlueMotion
Technology 105 PS, 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS and 2.0-litre TSI 200 PS – will
be joining the line-up later in 2012 along with the option of a
six-speed manual gearbox for the 1.2-litre TSI model.
Specification levels are high. The
standard Beetle comes with air conditioning, remote central locking, an
RCD 310 CD system with DAB radio and rear Isofix seat preparation. |
Moving to the mid-level Design
trim adds 17-inch alloy wheels
in a choice of two styles,
Bluetooth telephone preparation
with MDI (multi-device
interface) iPod connectivity,
front fog lights, an alarm, an
RCD 510 DAB CD/radio,
multifunction leather-wrapped
steering wheel and body-coloured
door and dashboard panels.
The range-topping Sport
specification brings 18-inch
alloys in a choice of two
styles, tinted glass, cruise
control, sports seats, parking
sensors, gloss black door
mirrors, dashboard and door
panel and 2Zone electronic
climate control.
A
wide range of optional equipment
will also be available,
including Keyless Access,
satellite navigation systems, a
panoramic sunroof and bi-xenon
headlights.
The option that is expected to
make the biggest impact is the
Fender sound pack. Developed in
conjunction with the legendary
electric guitar firm of the same
name, this audiophile’s delight
offers a 400W output and a
subwoofer, along with switchable
three-colour illumination
surrounding the front
loudspeakers, all for just £495.
Order books open today, with
initial customer deliveries
expected in spring 2012.
Beetle model line-up and
pricing (for full
details see price list):
Trim
level |
Engine
derivative |
CO2,
g/km |
Combined mpg |
Price, £
RRP OTR |
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Beetle |
1.2-litre TSI 105 PS 7
spd DSG |
137 |
47.9 |
16,490 |
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Design |
1.2-litre TSI 105 PS 7
spd DSG |
137 |
47.9 |
18,895 |
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Design |
1.4-litre TSI 160 PS 6
spd manual |
153 |
42.8 |
19,470 |
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Sport |
1.4-litre TSI 160 PS 6
spd manual |
153 |
42.8 |
21,220 |
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